Dwelling Units | General Use Receptacle Outlet Placement

Watch as Paul Abernathy, CEO of Electrical Code Academy, Inc. and founder of the Fast Trax® Program and CMECP® Program explains the general receptacle placement rules in the 2023 National Electrical Code.
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Can you put a receptacle behind a door

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Can I put a receptacle behind the door?

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Sure you can. The spacing rules starts at the break in the floor line. If you are talking a standard door then most certainly it could be behind the door. However, it would be more practical to use all 6' in your spacing so that the receptacle outlet is just beyond the doors edge.

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I was asked this question on electrical exam I said yes I wasn’t really sure. Thanks for your help.